Laila Ali shared a picture of her son Curtis Muhammad Conway Jr
Social media has erupted with nostalgia and admiration after Laila Ali, daughter of the late Muhammad Ali, shared new photos of her son, and fans can’t believe how much he looks like “The Greatest.”
The retired, undefeated boxing champion posted the photo of Curtis Muhammad Conway Jr, her teenage son, with former NFL star Curtis Conway.
Within hours, the image spread like wildfire across social media, with fans pointing out the boy’s uncanny resemblance to his grandfather.
From the chiseled jawline and confident gaze to the familiar spark in his smile, Curtis Jr. has inherited more than just Muhammad Ali’s name; he’s got his larger-than-life presence, too.
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Many fans commented that it felt like “Ali is back,” while others joked that the young man should “pick up the gloves and finish what his grandfather started.”
Muhammad Ali, who passed away in 2016, remains one of the most celebrated athletes in history.
Known not just for his brilliance in the ring where he was a three-time world heavyweight champion but also for his charisma, courage, and activism, Ali transcended sport to become a global icon of strength and conviction.
Now, nearly a decade after his death, it’s his grandson who’s carrying that aura forward, reminding the world of a man who floated like a butterfly, stung like a bee, and inspired generations far beyond the ropes
Read some of the comments below:
He can play Mohammed Ali in a film in future!
— Winnie | dYdX (@winniedydx) October 22, 2025
Kid just needs some acting lessons, and he’ll be set for life.
Those biopics about his granddad are going to be falling on his lap. 😏
— GT Mabuza (@Lord_GT15) October 22, 2025
“That face says ‘I’m the Greatest 2.0’—better start training, kid, the champ’s legacy is calling! “
— ThamiZh (@ThamizhTharmar) October 22, 2025
The next champ in the making… he already got the face for it🔥 pic.twitter.com/Hb3yShf80W
— PLANITE (@planite_) October 21, 2025
Re incarnation
— Eze-Udo✧ᴗ✧ (@Nwokeudo1) October 22, 2025
FKA/JE
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